What's It Gonna Be?
Do you recognize any of these wrappers? [Hold up empty chocolate wrappers.] Too bad these are empty! Is one of these a favorite of yours? [Allow suggestions of favorites.] Have you ever heard anyone say that he or she plans to give up something for Lent? Maybe something like chocolate? Giving up something we find tempting—especially chocolate—serves as a tool to help focus our minds and hearts during the season of Lent. Every time we crave whatever we have given up we are reminded that its Lent. Whether we give in to the craving or not, the practice is intended to be a trigger to focus on the real point of Lent, growing our relationship with God, with ourselves, and with others; growing deeper in our faith and growing as Christians. During this Lenten season, I want to suggest a different way to prepare for Easter. Instead of NO – N-O—chocolate for Lent, how about KNOW – K–N–O–W—chocolate for Lent? This is the curriculum our youngest children in the Prayer Room ar...